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Quiz about 1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 86
Quiz about 1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol 86

1970s Australian Top 50 Songs Vol. 86 Quiz


Match the song to the singer/band that debuted in the Australian Singles Chart in the weeks between January 12th and February 2nd 1976.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
421,884
Updated
Nov 30 25
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
13 / 15
Plays
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QuestionsChoices
1. "D.I.V.O.R.C.E."  
  Sherbet
2. "Golden Years"  
  Electric Light Orchestra
3. "Only Sixteen"  
  KISS
4. "Rock and Roll All Nite"  
  Billy Joel
5. "Squeeze Box"  
  Dr. Hook
6. "Love Hurts"  
  Billy Connolly
7. "Bohemian Rhapsody"  
  The Who
8. "This Old Heart Of Mine"  
  Rod Stewart
9. "The Darktown Strutters Ball"  
  Yvonne Fair
10. "Piano Man"  
  Jim Capaldi
11. "Evil Woman"  
  Paul Simon
12. "Right Back Where We Started From"  
  Maxine Nightingale
13. "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover"  
  David Bowie
14. "Child's Play"  
  Queen
15. "It Should Have Been Me"  
  Ted Mulry Gang





Select each answer

1. "D.I.V.O.R.C.E."
2. "Golden Years"
3. "Only Sixteen"
4. "Rock and Roll All Nite"
5. "Squeeze Box"
6. "Love Hurts"
7. "Bohemian Rhapsody"
8. "This Old Heart Of Mine"
9. "The Darktown Strutters Ball"
10. "Piano Man"
11. "Evil Woman"
12. "Right Back Where We Started From"
13. "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover"
14. "Child's Play"
15. "It Should Have Been Me"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "D.I.V.O.R.C.E."

Answer: Billy Connolly

"D.I.V.O.R.C.E." from Billy Connolly debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 12th 1976.

The highest Australian chart peak was 11.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United Kingdom).
2. "Golden Years"

Answer: David Bowie

"Golden Years" from David Bowie debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 12th 1976.

The highest Australian chart peak was 34.

Highest worldwide peak was six (The Netherlands).

Album: "Station To Station" (1976).
3. "Only Sixteen"

Answer: Dr. Hook

"Only Sixteen" from Dr. Hook debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 12th 1976.

The highest Australian chart peak was eight.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Canada).

Cover version of: Sam Cooke - "Only Sixteen" (1959).

Album: "Bankrupt" (1975).
4. "Rock and Roll All Nite"

Answer: KISS

"Rock and Roll All Nite" from KISS debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 12th 1976.

The highest Australian chart peak was 18.

Highest worldwide peak was 12 (United States).

Album: "Dressed To Kill" (1975).
5. "Squeeze Box"

Answer: The Who

"Squeeze Box" from The Who debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 12th 1976.

The highest Australian chart peak was 45.

Highest worldwide peak was one (Canada).

Album: "The Who By Numbers" (1975).
6. "Love Hurts"

Answer: Jim Capaldi

"Love Hurts" from Jim Capaldi debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 19th 1976.

The highest Australian chart was six.

Highest worldwide peak was four (United Kingdom).

Cover version of: The Everly Brothers - "Love Hurts" (1960).

Album: "Short Cut Draw Blood" (1975).
7. "Bohemian Rhapsody"

Answer: Queen

"Bohemiah Rhapsody" from Queen debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 19th 1976.

The highest Australian chart peak was one.

The song peaked at number one in:
Australia.
Belgium.
Canada.
Ireland.
The Netherlands.
New Zealand.
United Kingdom.

BRIT Award wins:
British Single Of The Year - 1977.

Grammy nominations:
*Best Pop Vocal Performance by Duo, Group or Chorus - 1977.
*Best Arrangement For Voices - 1977.

Album: "A Night At The Opera" (1975).
8. "This Old Heart Of Mine"

Answer: Rod Stewart

"This Old Heart Of Mine" from Rod Stewart debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 19th 1976.

The highest Australian chart peak was 45.

Highest worldwide peak was three (Ireland).

Cover version of: The Isley Brothers - "This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)" (1966).

Album: "Atlantic Crossing" (1975).
9. "The Darktown Strutters Ball"

Answer: Ted Mulry Gang

"The Darktown Strutters Ball" from Ted Mulry Band debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on January 26th 1976.

The highest Australian chart peak was three.

Album: "Struttin'" (1976).
10. "Piano Man"

Answer: Billy Joel

"Piano Man" from Billy Joel debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 2nd 1976.

The highest Australian chart peak was 20.

Highest worldwide peak was ten (Canada).

Album: "Piano Man" (1973).
11. "Evil Woman"

Answer: Electric Light Orchestra

"Evil Woman" from Electric Light Orchestra debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 2nd 1976.

The highest Australian chart peak was 23.

Highest worldwide peak was six (Canada).

Album: "Face The Music" (1975).
12. "Right Back Where We Started From"

Answer: Maxine Nightingale

"Right Back Where We Started From" from Maxine Nightingale debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 2nd 1976.

The highest Australian chart peak was four.

Highest worldwide peak was two (Belgium and United States).

Album: "Right Back Where We Started From" (1976).
13. "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover"

Answer: Paul Simon

"50 Ways To Leave Your Lover" from Paul Simon debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 2nd 1976.

The highest Australian chart peak was 35.

Highest worldwide peak was one (United States).

Grammy nomination:
Record Of The Year - 1977.

Album: "Still Crazy After All These Years" (1975).
14. "Child's Play"

Answer: Sherbet

"Child's Play" from Sherbet debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 2nd 1976.

The highest Australian chart peak was four.
15. "It Should Have Been Me"

Answer: Yvonne Fair

"It Should Have Been Me" from Yvonne Fair debuted in the Australian Singles Chart on February 2nd 1976.

The highest Australian chart peak was ten.

Highest worldwide peak was five (United Kingdom).

Cover version of: Kim Weston - "It Should Have Been Me" (1963).

Album: "The Bitch Is Back" (1975).
Source: Author wwe84

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